Proposals are now being accepted for the Film & History Area. Join us thisyear as a returning or first-time participant in the scenic Southwesterncity of Albuquerque to celebrate the Southwest/Texas Popular Culture & American Culture Associationsâ€™ 30th anniversarymeeting!Our area is concerned with the impact of motion pictures on our societyand how films represent and interpret history. Presentations can, forexample, feature analyses of individual films and/or TV programs fromhistorical perspectives, surveys of documents related to the production offilms, or analyses of history and culture as explored through film. Genrescould include historical films attempting to define history, propagandafilms, documentaries, docudramas, newsreels and broadcast media, warfilms, music videos and concert films, reality shows, avant-garde, cinemaverite, actualities, and direct cinema.

Listed below are some suggestions for possible presentations and/orpanels, but topics not included here are also welcome:â€¢ Historical eras and coverage of historical eventsâ€¢ Popular cultureâ€¢ Politics and governmentâ€¢ Genderâ€¢ Ethnicity, race, and classâ€¢ Sports and leisureâ€¢ Science and technologyâ€¢ Religion and spiritualityâ€¢ Pedagogyâ€¢ Film schools and theory

If you wish to form your own panel within the Film & History area, wewould be glad to facilitate your needs. Roundtable sessions andinternational participation are also encouraged.

This yearâ€™s keynote address will be given by former New Mexico GovernorDavid F. Cargo. David F. Cargo began his legislative career in the NewMexico State House of Representatives from 1963-1967, then served twoterms as the Governor of New Mexico from 1967-1971. As Governor, DavidCargo founded the New Mexico Film Commission, the first of its kindnationwide, which brought Hollywood film production to New Mexico.Continuing a tradition of governors who act, David Cargo played roles inseveral films such as The Gatling Gun (1973), Bunny Oâ€™Hare (1971), and Upin the Cellar (1971). Gov. Cargo holds a B.A., M.A., and law degree fromthe University of Michigan.

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